Fred Masoso
@fredmasoso
Senior Software Engineer specializing in AI/ML, backend systems, and distributed training to deliver scalable solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior software engineer with over 7 years of experience building AI/ML systems, backend services, and distributed training solutions. I have led cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and maintain machine learning models and production systems, focusing on explainable and responsible AI for real-world applications in ESG, education, and pharma.
My work includes prompt engineering for large-scale intelligent tutoring systems, optimizing training on specialized hardware, and integrating distributed training into major ML frameworks. I prioritize collaboration, rigorous documentation, and best practices to drive impactful, reliable results that scale.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
AI/ML Engineer
Datamaran AI
Oct 2021 - Jun 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Implemented machine learning algorithms and cloud-deployed models for regulatory and ESG materiality analysis, improving actionable insights and real-time processing capabilities for Datamaran's platform.
AI Prompt & Back-End Engineer
Korbit Technologies
Jan 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years 7 months)
Designed and refined prompts and backend systems for intelligent tutoring, improving AI response relevance and scaling tutors to thousands of courses and millions of students.
Senior Software Engineer
LGM Pharma LLC
Jul 2016 - Jan 2017 (6 months)
Led development of distributed training support for PyTorch and TensorFlow and optimized large-scale ML models on AWS Trainium/Inferentia, accelerating ML workflows for pharmaceutical applications.
Software Engineer
BudgetFly
Jan 2014 - Jun 2016 (2 years 5 months)
Built and maintained backend systems for an online travel agency, delivering multi-month projects to production and improving system reliability and operational automation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science
2021 - 2023
Completed Ph.D. in Computer Science with research and advanced coursework in AI/ML and distributed systems from 2021 to 2023.
University of Southern California
Master of Science, Computer Science
2017 - 2019
Completed Master of Science in Computer Science with emphasis on machine learning, cloud, and distributed training from 2017 to 2019.
University of California
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2010 - 2013
Completed Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2010 to 2013.
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Software and tools used professionally
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